Tyler Johnson Week 2 Outlook - Rams at Cardinals

By Derek Brown (FantasyPros), Thu, Sep 12th 2024, 1:05pm EDT

Last week, after Puka Nacua left the game (2nd quarter through OT), Johnson had a 21.7% target share, a 12.3% air-yard share (4.4 aDOT), 3.67 YPRR, and a 16.7% first-read share. He posted 79 receiving yards in Week 1, but 63 of those yards came on one play. Among 78 qualifying receivers in Week 1, he was 53rd in separation and 32nd in route win rate. Johnson will have his moments as a starter for the Rams as long as Nacua is out. He should be the clear WR3 for the team. Johnson will run about 85% of his routes against Sean Murphy-Bunting (2023: 65.2% catch rate and 91.9 passer rating) and Starling Thomas (career: 78% catch rate and 139.7 passer rating). Last year, the Cardinals allowed the third-highest PPR points per target to perimeter wide receivers. Johnson is a viable flex play for Week 2, especially in deeper formats.